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Travel Hacking

Some guy's definition: Travel hacking is the art of collecting frequent flyer miles and points to travel for free.

Now travel hacking isn't limited to just collecting points nor is it about travelling completely for free.  My version of travel hacking is all about being travel savvy and being to take advantage known or unknown deals, workarounds, "hacks", and sometimes loopholes to come out on top and travel better (whether that means cheaper, longer, or happier).

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[2022] Best Avis Rental Car Coupons and AWD Codes

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You’re here because you’re looking to save money for an upcoming rental car booking. Well you’re in luck because we’re about to break down a complete listing of official Avis rental car coupons and AWD codes. Welcome to the world of car rental coupon codes! If you love deals you should read these Which are […]

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[2022] Best Enterprise Promo Code and Coupon Codes for Car Rentals

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If you’re here, you’re probably looking for a way to save money on your car rental from Enterprise.  Well you’re in luck!  This article is the latest update on the best Enterprise promo code which you might also think of as a coupon code. The goal is to get you as quickly as possible to […]

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Top National Rental Car Discount Codes in 2022

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National is one of my favorite car rental companies.  Part of it is because I love Emerald Aisle, and the other part is National rental car discount codes often provide some of the deepest discounts on the market for car rentals. Also known as National Car Rental, I’ve been collecting their rental car codes for […]

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Best Offline Maps App for Travel that Isn’t Google – How to Import My Maps into Maps.me

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When it comes to travel, map apps are an indispensable part of our toolkit that sits loaded on our smartphone.  We use it to find read reviews of nearby restaurants, find pins on a pre-planned route, browse custom maps, and maybe even the best closest emergency bathroom.  It’s one of the single reasons I don’t […]

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How To Hilton Honors Gold Fast Track in 2022

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After the end of March, some of you may have lost your Hilton Honors status and if that’s the case, you’re probably looking for a quick way to get back to Gold without having to stay the full 20 stays, 40 nights, or earn 75,000 Hilton Honors base points.   The good news is that Hilton’s […]

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Scotiabank Passport Visa Infinite Review – Finally Another No FX Markup Credit Card in Canada

There are a lot of credit cards to choose from as a Canadian but as it stands right now there isn’t a stand out travel card that has all the perks most are looking for and also helps prevent you leaking money with every swipe of the card when you’re out of the country.  What […]

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Booking.com $25 CAD Cash Bonus After Your Stay

Are you planning on making a hotel booking and looking for a deal?  Sure you could price comparison shop, or you could play the long game and collect points or get a free stay after 10 bookings but let’s be honest, that takes forever.  If you just want straight up savings without complicated steps or […]

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Hilton Hotels Discount For Airline Staff To Get 25% to 50% Off

If you’re in the airline industry whether as a flight attendant or grounds crew then you’re in luck because Hilton is offering a pretty substantial discount for their properties outside of the United States.  It’s a bit of a secret code but anyone that is airline staff will be able to take advantage. Get up […]

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The Art of Trip Planning

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I often get asked how I plan my trips.  That’s when I take a deep breath and think about how I actually do it.  It’s actually a good question because I know that trip planning is no easy task.  There’s quite a lot involved and it’s different for every single trip but if I think […]

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CLEAR Expedited Airport Security – Differences With Other Programs And Worth It?

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Remember the days when flying was a relatively easy process?  You checked in, got your ticket, breezed through security and before you knew it, you were at the gate and ready to fly.  Today, well times have changed and it’s increasingly more frustrating, complicated and slow.  There are multiple lines to choose from now, there’s […]

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